Cantrip Boston Terriers
Mindy's pup 6/10/11
Mindy's pup 6/19/11
How to buy a puppy and what to ask.
CKC is where a lot of the puppy mills are going to cut the new higher cost of AKC. I can register a SPCA dog with CKC. (it is not the Canada Kennel Club-- they are OK)
The deaf gene runs on the white factor. This is the same gene that runs with Boxers, German Shepherds and with Dalmatians.
Blue and white and red and white are mutations and are not a accepted color with The National Boston Terrier Club. As with any breed a mutation can and often has health issues as well a temperament issues. The above colors in Bostons have not been around long enough to have any real studies done. Breeding for "rare white" Bostons is asking for trouble with deafness.
The health tests that should be done on all breeding stock before breeding is CERF for the eyes. BARE testing for the hearing and OFA for the patella. The price of the dogs should be reflected it the price of the puppy.
Links to informational Sites for:
CERF (eye testing)
Patellar Luxation (rear knees)
BAER Testing (hearing)
THE NEW CHIC REGISTRY
(listing of Bostons that have passed all three test)
The OFA site has a wonderful set up were you can back trace parents to see if they have also been tested. You can check by dog's AKC number or name.
You can also research by kennel names.
(not all breeders pay to post their dogs information on line or with the registries)
CERF (eye testing)
Patellar Luxation (rear knees)
BAER Testing (hearing)
THE NEW CHIC REGISTRY
(listing of Bostons that have passed all three test)
The OFA site has a wonderful set up were you can back trace parents to see if they have also been tested. You can check by dog's AKC number or name.
You can also research by kennel names.
(not all breeders pay to post their dogs information on line or with the registries)
op wisely do not buy until you are positive
